Open University · Distance learning
Systems Thinking in Practice (E28)
This diploma develops your ability to approach and tackle complex, messy problem situations. It provides practical tools that bring new perspectives and approaches to problem-solving; it may change your thinking about a task or a wider situation of interest. Y…
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This diploma develops your ability to approach and tackle complex, messy problem situations. It provides practical tools that bring new perspectives and approaches to problem-solving; it may change your thinking about a task or a wider situation of interest. You’ll consider other people’s roles, reflect on your own and others’ practice and assess how the different components are related. The course develops holistic thinking and collaborative working skills, helping you move towards effective solutions and avoid systemic failures. You’ll choose option modules from engineering, business, development, environmental and innovation management. Key features of the course - Develop fresh ways of thinking about and approaching complex tasks and situations - Gain the tools and skills needed to tackle problem situations holistically, effectively and ethically - Top up to our MSc in Systems Thinking in Practice in just one more year
Getting in
As the university states it
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, some option modules do have entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet them when you register for any of these modules: Financial markets and the financing of organisations (B815) Managing in a changing world (B870) Creating and sustaining value (B872) Principles of social and psychological inquiry (DD801) Advance your independent learning (YXM830) Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have: A UK honours degree (or equivalent). Minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of: Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Listening: 5.5 Overall: 6.0.
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